Rectus Capitis Lateralis
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Description
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Etymology[edit | edit source]
Origin
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Superior surfaces of the transverse processes of the atlas [2]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Nerve Supply[edit | edit source]
Anterior primary rami of the first cervical spinal nerve (C1)
Blood Supply[edit | edit source]
Action[edit | edit source]
- Stabilizes the head
- Weakly assists with lateral flexion of the head [5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.anatomyexpert.com/structure_detail/5264/493/
- ↑ http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/rectus_capitis_lateralis_1
- ↑ http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/rectus_capitis_lateralis_1
- ↑ http://www.anatomyexpert.com/structure_detail/5264/493/
- ↑ http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-1221263280